Test Site Civil Engineer (R3522)

The Rundown AI, Inc.; San Diego, Dallas, Washington (CA, TX, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to design test facilities for jet engines. The role involves gathering requirements, performing structural analysis, and ensuring high reliability of aerospace hardware. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Civil Engineering and experience with CAD software.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with CAD software and structural analysis needed.
• Strong project ownership and results delivery history preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design facilities for jet engine testing, including infrastructure requirements.
• Perform structural analysis for test setups.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize testing processes.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Engineering Design

CAD Tools

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Job description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X and Instagram.

Job Description:

Shield AI’s mission is to protect the lives of service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hardware Test Engineering team contributes to this effort by designing test solutions that drive high hardware reliability on both V-BAT vehicle and our next generation aircraft. These solutions are in-house designed electrical and mechanical equipment used to perform component and system-level testing, both at ambient and in simulated harsh environmental conditions.

In this role, you will design the facilities that host test stands for jet engines and their accessories. You will design or specify concrete slabs, buildings, HVAC, plumbing, structures, etc. for jet engine test stands. Help us save lives as we strive to deliver the most highly reliable aerospace hardware in the industry.

What you'll do:

• Own requirements gathering, design, and buildup of multiple test sites for jet engine testing.
• Perform analysis on structures designed to transport and test jet engines.
• Specify facilities requirements (electrical, plumbing, etc.) for test sites.
• Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews. Advocate for design changes that result in simpler testing processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related STEM field.
• Mastery of fundamental engineering concepts, including Civil Engineering, Mech E, EE, Programming, Physics, and Mathematics.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc… (NX preferred).
• Experience in performing structural analysis.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc…
• Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results.
• Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualifications:

• PE License in the states of Texas or Kansas.
• Experience with jet engine or rocket engine testing.
• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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